a one-man-project + a selection of special guests performing in a up to 7-piece-band according to the-nature-of-the-venue
DARE TO CARE TOUR 2009
Gunnar Cleemann, vocal & guitar
Michael Sunding, keys & choir
David Rosenkilde, guitar & choir
Morten Hall, bass
Gustav Sandegård, drums
Erik Svendsen Laustsen, drums
USA
Dereck Higgins, bass
DARE TO CARE TOUR 2010
Gunnar Cleemann, vocal & guitar
BERLIN
Christian Biegai, sax, electro acoustic
USA
Dereck Higgins, bass
Gary Foster, drums
Influences
kafka; monty python; khalil gibran; winston churchill; greek mythology; lao tzu; albert camus; allen ginsberg; david lynch; george orwell et al ... ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
>>A unique sound – definitely not the same old same old. Out of 4 stars I give a 3 to 3 1/2!<<
precious words by
Mike Pell, Brooklyn, August 2008. The golden voiced musicologist, WLSO.FM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
>>Cleemann's music is about as unique and interesting as pop music comes. However you wish to classify the mystery that is Cleemann, it's hard to deny that there's something genius about his work.<<
precious words by Andrew Fenstermaker, Seattle, December 2008. Click Here ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
>>Let there be no doubt: This is still as catchy and approachable as Pop goes. But you certainly wouldn't want to throw these tracks away anytime soon.<<
precious words by Tobias Fischer, Münster, February 2009. Click Here ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
>>His music has a stripped-down Radiohead feel.<<
precious words by Danny Goodwin, Tweefort Art & Music, West Haven, Connecticut, September 2009. Click Here ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
>>His voice is otherworldly with a distinct weirdness all his own. Musically he experiments with a combination of lush orchestrations, acoustic arrangements and tinges of electronic gauze to make one of the downright prettiest albums I've heard in a long, long time. Additionally, the eclectic sonic palette evokes emotions which the songs are actually titled after. It's dreamy and layered for sure, but also approachable and most importantly emotional. In other words, it's exactly how pop music should be.<<
precious words by Jess, Volume Knob, New Rochelle, NY, September 2009. LINK http://volume-knob.blogspot.com/2009/09/sunday-mail-bag-monday-edition-cleemann.html
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>>As unique and interesting as pop music comes, there's a certain genius to his work. Lush vocals gently woven among calming instruments are his hallmark and make for an album that relaxes as well as reassures. With songs titles such as 'Ambitious', 'Righteous', and 'Optimist', how could it not? Excellent.<<
precious words by Chris-Local Vertical, Vilano Beach, Florida, October, 2009 LINK http://localvertical.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
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Available at iTunes and Amazon Click Here ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Sounds Like
>>45 Minutes Mostly About Caring<< ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
With a forward yet slower motion, the exchange of an intimate space is a central feature of this low-voiced multilayered production. The unique sound-scape – the subtle acoustic textures and analogue synths blending with electronic beats and loops – is born out of a passion for vintage instruments- and studio equipment.
MYSTERIOUS MELANCHOLY versus TRANSCENDING OPTIMISM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– a copenhagen based one-man-project centered around singer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director Gunnar Cleemann. rendered with tender affection - subtle acoustic textures blend with computerized beats and loops - this unique material is co-produced with the german producer mario thaler behind the board at the sub-bavarian scene [the notwist, lali puna]. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at once complex and contemporary his 10-song-cycle >>45 Minutes Mostly About Caring<< is composed as part one of a triology arising from series of investigations and questions into the tricky art of writing music as well as into his own self. in a low-voiced expression each track represent a particular personality-aspect: self-righteousness; the desire to be surrounded by people like yourself; the longing for material wealth; excessive optimism; self-pity; past present future; suppression; presence-absence et al. in a manner of deep humanity it is clear this is about personal realizations. exuding its own ambient brilliance his serene voice is a most remarkable instrument revealing vulnerability and spirit. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THANK you for recordings to the german monster drummer christoph brandner (console, lali puna, village of savoonga, tied and tickled trio a.o.), the danish/american bassplayer mick groendal (jeff buckley) and a bunch of acclaimed danish musicians. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 ambitious 2 righteous 3 romantic 4 repairman 5 emphatic 6 absent part I 7 absent part II 8 progressionist 9 collide 10 optimist 11 accountant 12 absent part III
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beginning with the song >>emphatic<<, more videos are under development, directed by danish conceptual installation artist frans jacobi
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– release in nebraska June 30th and in copenhagen september 21st 2009
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– US Special Edition Available for purchase at the price of 10 USD which is a price that includes shipping costs even when shipped to people that live anywhere in this world. Those that wish to order the album may do so from here: Click Here
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this edition is also available in Europe from HANDS AND ARMS Records, Paris
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It's snowing and sleeting here in Nebraska right now :( I'll not let it get me down. I will drive my truck through this junk to get to where i need to go :)
make your friends JEALOUS this holiday season by being the first to have the new thunder bunny EP "silent night"... simply click the link on the thunder bunny myspace page. complete with a free downloadable christmas card!
as with our first EP there is also a free limited edition cd version... so please write if you're interested.
Dear Gunnar, Thank you always for the precious words. Glad to know that more opportunities are falling into place :) Looking forward to seeing you again in Nebraska soon. hugs, Christopher
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. [Patanjali]
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